The Philippines need your help. After enduring the heavy rains of Tropical storm Gener, the Southwest Monsoon hit Metro Manila and neighboring provinces once again. It felt like Ondoy all over again. My parents actually tried going out of the house but all the streets were flooded. Thankfully, we were able to keep ourselves safe at home. No properties damaged, everything intact. But this isn’t the case for most Filipinos. It’s heartbreaking watching the news–seeing elderly people and young kids shivering under the rain, stranded people all over the streets. It has been reported that over 800,000 people and counting have been affected by the floods, their properties submerged in the flood. Most of them are either still stranded, waiting to be rescued or are currently housed in makeshift evacuation centers, with most if not all of their properties gone.
The amount of rain we experienced yesterday was already more than half of the average monthly rainfall…and it’s still raining as I type this.
You can help. Volunteer and donate canned goods, cooked food, noodles, biscuits, bread, milk, bottled water, medicine, blankets, clothes, towels, reusable containers, toothbrushes, toothpastes, etc. Peso and Dollar cash donations can also be made. The link below has the most updated list of media outlets, government and non-government organizations, churches, businesses and overseas efforts that are accepting donations and volunteers.
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Here’s another website that has a comprehensive list of places to donate to, what to donate, evacuation centers, etc.
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If you wish to donate to Philippine Red Cross other than through SMS and bank deposits (which you can learn more about in the 1st button link above), you can also donate online or through the internet. This is the most convenient way for you to donate money especially if you live abroad.
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For people in need, here’s a list of emergency numbers to call:
- PAGASA – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration: Official Website, Twitter, Facebook
Hotline: (02) 433 – ULAN (433 – 8526)
- NDRRMC – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council: Official Website, Twitter, Facebook
Hotline: (02) 911-1406; (02) 912-2665; (02) 9125668
- MMDA – Metro Manila Development Authority: Official Website, Twitter, Facebook
Hotline: 136 (MMDA Metrobase) ; (02) 882-4177 or (02) 8820925 (Flood Control)
- DPWH – Department of Public Works and Highway
Hotline: (02) 304-3713
- DOTC – Department of Transportation and Communication: Official Website, Twitter
Hotline: 7890, (0918) 884-8484
- Philippine Red Cross: Official Website, Twitter, Facebook
Hotline: 143, (02) 911-1876
- Meralco Emergency
Hotline: 16211
SMS: 0920-9716211(SMART); 0917-5516211(GLOBE)
- Philippine National Police
Hotline: 117
SMS: Send TXT PNP to 2920
Let’s stay strong, Philippines! #RescuePH #ReliefPH We will get through this. We always do.
reblogged!
sorry i actually linked this blog in mine.. thank you..
Go ahead :)
Thank you :)
I will reblog this :)
Please do :)
rezo por ustedes espero que pronto tu ciudad este a salvo al igual que toda filipinas.ten fe ¡figthing!
Thank you! :)
Dito din po samin ate camille grabe ang baha. Halos buong Bataan po lubog sa baha.
Thanks God we’re safe here, but my kababayan need help esp. they need can good, water, and cloths. ate camille kung may kakilala ka po na pwedeng tumulong dito sa lugar namin, kailangan po talaga namin, esp. dinalupihan and hermosa. we do our best too to help them.
thank you so much.
I hope your safe Jhay-Cee! Just tweet me if you need anything!
Thank you ate, natweet ko na po kayo.
Okay! :)
Hi Camille! I reblogged/ copied the info from this post to my blog. I’m overseas and trying to help out — I made decals to raise funds and all the proceeds will be donated to relief efforts. I need all the help I can get spreading the word, I would really appreciate your help. The decals can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106368291/filipino-pilipino-vinyl-decals-for and my blog post is here: http://rethinkborders.blogspot.com/2012/08/prayforthephilippines.html Thank you so much!
Hi Mary! Thank you for your efforts!
Hi, Ms. Camille! Thank you for this. Me and my sisters were really planning to donate our clothes, and some of the blankets that were just filling up our closets and just takes up too much space. We didn’t know some hotlines until we saw your blog post. Thank you so much! :D
Glad to help!
Mind if I reblog this? This is already quite a comprehensive list.
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Go ahead! Better if you do!
hi camille kamusta ka naman? was your area flooded?
Thankfully no. Even during Ondoy, our area didn’t get flooded. It’s just hard to go out because the neighboring streets are flooded. I hope you’re okay and safe!
I’ll never forget how Red Cross helped me and my family survive before after being victims of fire. I support their causes, now and always.
Thanks for posting this too, Camille! I support causes for us fellow Filipinos.
~Chai
http://chenmeicai.blogspot.com
Wow! It’s nice to know how Red Cross was able to help you out. I hope you and your family have recovered.
Let’s help each other!
Hi Camille! Just helping out spread news from your readers. I hope everyone in your family is dry and safe! >:)<
My school, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan is giving back the help we have received during Sendong. Reresback na kami. :)
Info in this pic for cash donations:
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For relief goods, it may be dropped off in our campus. XU Magis Building.
PAL is also accepting free help for donations, etc.
"Interested charitable or non-profit organizations should email the PAL Foundation Executive Director – menchu_sarmiento@pal.com.ph – with a packing list of high value relief items, number, sizes and weight in kilos of the boxes, and their counterpart NGO or consignee's complete contact details.
For more information, please call the PAL Foundation at (02) 8512980 or (02) 8526096; (02) 8558000 local 2143 or 2563 for any questions."
We'll keep praying, stay safe everyone! :)
Wow! Thank you for this! Just months ago, you guys were in the same situation and now you’re helping us. Thank you! Iba talaga ang Pinoy!
Yes, I know we can we can do it!
Yes we can!
hi camille
sent u an email for 4 sponsor posts
kindly reply nmn
we have been sending u more than 5 times of email
and u even reply once :(
really like to deal a transaction with u
coz we loved u style
thank u :)
Yes, already trying my best to catch up with my emails. Please know I have a lot to answer pa. Please be patient.
Saddening indeed. Luckily we’re not flooded in our area and good thing this disaster happened gradually kaya na-prevent ang further damage and casualties unlike Ondoy dati where everything happened in the blink of an eye. Hoping all of these will come to an end soon. Let’s help in every little way possible and of course, PRAY. :(
I think we’re a little less complacent because of Ondoy. We’re already aware that certain things might happen. I’m hoping the weather will get better